Mucous membrane pemphigoid presenting as bleeding gums and burning sensation of mouth: a case report
- Author:
Shruthi RAO
1
;
Shruthi HEGDE
;
Vidya AJILA
;
Subhas BABU
;
Sajad Ahmed BUCH
Author Information
1. AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka 575018, India
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Burning sensation;
gingival bleeding;
mucous membrane pemphigoid;
oral mucosa;
vesiculobullous lesion
- From:Archives of Orofacial Sciences
2018;13(1):45-49
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Dental practitioners may encounter various oral mucosal diseases. Oral lesions can be the early manifestation of many systemic diseases. Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a chronic, auto immune vesiculobullous lesion involving the mucocutaneous structures. It is important for a dental surgeon to be aware of oral presentations of MMP. Early and accurate diagnosis of this rare clinical entity is essential for the effective management of the lesions which may reduce or lessen disease progression. Present case report highlights the clinical presentations of MMP affecting the oral mucosa along with diagnostic features.
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